Resources
The Phoenix Project staff recommends the following additional online resources for those interested in social entrepreneurship and social enterprise:
- Offerings at Virginia College and Universities
- Background Information and the Latest Research and Writing in the Field
- National and International Organizations Promoting Social Entrepreneurship
Offerings at Virginia Colleges and Universities
Undergraduate coursework
Graduate coursework
Internships
Guest lectures
Publications
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Background Information and the Latest Research and Writing in the Field
The Virginia Neighborhood Assistance Program
This memorandum was prepared by the Phoenix Project and describes the Virginia Neighborhood Assistance Program which allows qualifying nonprofits to offer significant state tax credit to donors. To qualify, nonprofits must have obtained tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service and have as its primary function the mission of serving impoverished individuals in Virginia. An annual application is required.
The Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship
CASE is a research and education center that promotes the entrepreneurial pursuit of social impact through the thoughtful adaptation of business expertise. Led by J. Gregory Dees, widely recognized as the pioneer of the study of social entrepreneurship, CASE develops and disseminates knowledge on the concept and process of social entrepreneurship, economic strategies for social impact, scaling social impact, and entrepreneurial philanthropy. The CASE website includes resources on these topics, as well as links to other helpful websites.Social Science Research Network
“Social Science Research Network (SSRN) is devoted to the rapid worldwide dissemination of social science research and is composed of a number of specialized research networks in each of the social sciences.” This link is to the latest working papers on the topic “Social Entrepreneurs.”
Stanford Social Innovation Review
“Strategies, tools and ideas for nonprofits, foundations and socially responsible businesses.”
Free Management Library’s entry on “Social Enterprise”
“…easy-to-access, clutter-free, comprehensive resources regarding the leadership and management of yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations.”
Wikipedia’s entry on “Social Enterprise”
“The free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.”
National and International Organizations Promoting Social Entrepreneurship
“America Forward works to connect social entrepreneurs with policymakers to promote innovative solutions and provide a new vision for the role government can play in solving our nation’s social problems.”
“Ashoka strives to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world’s citizens to think and act as changemakers.”
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
“The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship provides unparalleled platforms at the country, regional and global levels that highlight social entrepreneurship as a key element to advance societies and address social problems in an innovative and effective manner.”
“The Skoll Foundation’s mission is to advance systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs.”